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Archbishop Cleared of Misconduct Amid Church Abuse Scandal

1/29/2026

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Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, was cleared of misconduct over his oversight of David Tudor.
David Tudor was barred from ministry for life in 2024 after admitting to sexual abuse.
An investigation found mistakes were made, but Cottrell acted in good faith and was not responsible for Tudor's earlier reinstatement.
The Church of England faced abuse scandals, leading to the resignation of Justin Welby (Archbishop of Canterbury) in 2024.

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Story summary

Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, was cleared of misconduct over his oversight of David Tudor.
David Tudor was barred from ministry for life in 2024 after admitting to sexual abuse.
An investigation found mistakes were made, but Cottrell acted in good faith and was not responsible for Tudor's earlier reinstatement.
The Church of England faced abuse scandals, leading to the resignation of Justin Welby (Archbishop of Canterbury) in 2024.